vulnerability — the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/
Korean meaning: 공격받거나 해를 입을 가능성에 노출된 상태; 취약성, 연약함
Korean pronunciation: 벌**너**러**빌**러티
Example Sentences
- His vulnerability showed when he cried watching a cartoon about talking vegetables.
- The company's cybersecurity team discovered multiple vulnerabilities in their system.
- She admitted her vulnerability to chocolate cake was her greatest weakness.
vulnerability
NOUN//ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti//
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
True ability grows from vulnerability and responsibility
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'vulnerare'(상처를 입히다)에서 유래. 상처(wound)를 의미하는 'vulnus'가 어원으로, 상처받기 쉬운 상태를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“His vulnerability showed when he cried watching a cartoon about talking vegetables.”
“The company's cybersecurity team discovered multiple vulnerabilities in their system.”
“She admitted her vulnerability to chocolate cake was her greatest weakness.”
“The research highlighted the vulnerability of coastal cities to climate change.”
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